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[Chellyx]

It is also the newest batch. Why are they different then?

Its been a while since I posted, but I just wanted to update in case anyone else comes across the issue re: missing stamp. I spoke to 2 SAs who were unaware of this being an expected change, and had not noticed this on any bags, or had other customers bring it up. So this is either a defect, or at least a poorly communicated change.
In any case, with all my confusion over the stamp, I had failed to even close the bag, so when I did I discovered the zipper was defective, giving me an impossible to close/use bag. So regardless of the stamp issue, I had to send it back. I cooled off for a while, but ultimately decided to reorder, and received the replacement today, and have no issues. Stamp is there, as expected, including the 'made in' line.
Thanks to everyone who helped out

 

[oic]

Hello!

I just purchased a Speedy Bandoulière 30 in the Damier Ebene this afternoon after a lovely SA sent me a message that they had gotten one in stock at my local LV. Upon taking it home, I put in a LV Clemence wallet (not stuffed), my two phones, car keys, and a single tube of lipstick into the bag — and that’s it. I went out with my husband for dinner and brought my new Speedy with me. I carried it mostly by the handles, but did use the strap to wear it on my shoulder for maybe 10 of the total 30 minutes I used it. For the rest of that time, it was sitting on my lap or on a surface. As we were waiting to be seated at the restaurant, I was just admiring the bag on my lap and noticed there was some wrinkling on the side strap on the body of the Speedy. I happened to have taken some photos as I unboxed it at home (the way it folded flat was so interesting to me haha) and looking at it now, I can see that there was already a slight wrinkle forming there, in addition to an indentation right above it that I assume was from a zipper or something during packaging. It’s definitely more obvious now, and I’ve attached photos of the “before” and “after” from today.

During my unboxing this evening (you can kind of see an indentation and then the wrinkle on the right side of the purse, especially if you look at the third zoomed-in image here; I didn’t notice it originally):


After under 30 minutes of use:


I’ve already texted my SA about this and she’s very promptly offered a return and would look out for another for me. My question for you ladies here is — is this just normal for a Speedy 30 in the Damier Ebene material? I’m not expecting to have a pristine/static bag and will be using it as part of my normal rotation of daily LV bags. This is my first DE bag that had a side stitched piece of leather (my other DE bags don’t have vertical leather pieces on the side like this), so I don’t know if this is totally typical and that it happens to most of these bags quickly. To me, this seemed like a very rapid appearance of wear, not even an hour in to using it with very few items in the bag. I have been searching around the forums here for other voices to this problem for a couple hours now, and I am seeing that other users have noted that it’s almost a gamble on whether or not you receive a DE Speedy with this wrinkling issue. In my case, though, does this seem normal in how quickly it appeared and am I good to just keep using it? Or should I return it and wait for another one if this wrinkling is occurring prematurely? I don’t want to return it if it’s just as likely to be present on the replacement, I feel.

Thank you!

 

[HavPlenty]

Hello!

I just purchased a Speedy Bandoulière 30 in the Damier Ebene this afternoon after a lovely SA sent me a message that they had gotten one in stock at my local LV. Upon taking it home, I put in a LV Clemence wallet (not stuffed), my two phones, car keys, and a single tube of lipstick into the bag — and that’s it. I went out with my husband for dinner and brought my new Speedy with me. I carried it mostly by the handles, but did use the strap to wear it on my shoulder for maybe 10 of the total 30 minutes I used it. For the rest of that time, it was sitting on my lap or on a surface. As we were waiting to be seated at the restaurant, I was just admiring the bag on my lap and noticed there was some wrinkling on the side strap on the body of the Speedy. I happened to have taken some photos as I unboxed it at home (the way it folded flat was so interesting to me haha) and looking at it now, I can see that there was already a slight wrinkle forming there, in addition to an indentation right above it that I assume was from a zipper or something during packaging. It’s definitely more obvious now, and I’ve attached photos of the “before” and “after” from today.

During my unboxing this evening (you can kind of see an indentation and then the wrinkle on the right side of the purse, especially if you look at the second image here; I didn’t notice it originally):
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After under 30 minutes of use:
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I’ve already texted my SA about this and she’s very promptly offered a return and would look out for another for me. My question for your ladies here is — is this just normal for a Speedy 30 in the Damier Ebene material? I’m not expecting to have a pristine/static bag and will be using it as part of my normal rotation of daily LV bags. This is my first DE bag that had a side stitched piece of leather like this (my other DE bags don’t have vertical leather pieces on the side like this), so I don’t know if this is totally typical and that it happens to most of these bags quickly. To me, this seemed like a very rapid appearance of wear, not even an hour in to using it with very few items in the bag. I have been searching around the forums here for other voices to this problem for a couple hours now, and I am seeing that other users have noted that it’s almost a gamble on whether or not you receive a DE Speedy with this wrinkling issue. In my case, though, does this seem normal in how quickly it appeared and am I good to just keep using it? Or should I return it and wait for another one if this wrinkling is occurring prematurely? I don’t want to return it if it’s just as likely to be present on the replacement, I feel.

Thank you!

Mine is wrinkled on the side like that. I couldn't tell you when it happened because I only just noticed after reading your post. I've had the bag since 2019, close to 2 years.

 

[posherthanthou]

This seems to be a new trend. They seemingly do double stitching on the middle of the Keepalls too (the bands that go around). I cannot get my head around it, but they do it now. This seems like the same thing, not just a one-off quick fix.
Besides this the stitches look quite even for Vuitton these days. I personally wouldn't mind it, but I understand why you are not satisfied.

Hi! Thank you so much for saying this! I feel better now. I think you're right. I went to the boutique and I saw another alma bb MIU with only 3 double stitching on one end of the strap. I think they no longer have a standard way of stitching, just whatever the maker wants to do??? I decided to keep the bag because other than this issue, the bag itself is perfect and also MIF

 

[SpicyTuna13]

I’m not seeing anything abnormal here.

 

[cbarrus]

Mine has more wrinkling on one side than that. The other side is smooth and has stayed that way. It's from 2018. Unfortunately, this is fairly common. You may wait for a long time to get a perfect one, especially since they seem to be in short supply. I didn't like it at first, but once I started wearing the bag, I didn't really think about it anymore. It will not iron itself out, but mine has not gotten any worse. You have to do what will make you happy, though.

 

[YummyLuxe]

at least that's better than mines, which smells like gym socks

I opened up my DE key pouch just purchased in December and it also was an awful gym socks smell! I dunno where it’s from. I only ever kept credit cards in it. I tried to let it air out and even washed/rinsed it with a bit of detergent. the weird thing is the smell is gone when the canvas is wet. But comes back when dried. I’m gonna try to put a satchel of baking soda in it and see if it will eat up the odor.

 

[PJ Gambler]

Have you tried a base shaper or organizer? I have both in my 30s (have two of them in different canvas) and it seems to help.

 

[benjinito]

Hi there! I just purchased an On the Go tote from the By the Pool collection last week. I recently noticed that the bottom of the bag is not perfectly aligned.

Would you return this tote to the boutique? I don’t mind it so much, but would hate having issues selling it later if it’s perceived as fake because of the misalignment.

Thank you!

 

[multicolordreams]

Hi there! I just purchased an On the Go tote from the By the Pool collection last week. I recently noticed that the bottom of the bag is not perfectly aligned.

Would you return this tote to the boutique? I don’t mind it so much, but would hate having issues selling it later if it’s perceived as fake because of the misalignment.

Thank you!

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I wouldn’t be bothered by this. It’s handmade, it’s not going to be perfectly aligned. For LV is even say it’s done very well. Plus it’s the bottom, nobody can see it anyway.

 

[Emsidee]

Hi there! I just purchased an On the Go tote from the By the Pool collection last week. I recently noticed that the bottom of the bag is not perfectly aligned.

Would you return this tote to the boutique? I don’t mind it so much, but would hate having issues selling it later if it’s perceived as fake because of the misalignment.

Thank you!

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Authenticators don’t look at misalignments as being a determinant of it being fake or not.
It looks fine to me as it isn’t a huge misalignment at all.

 

[benjinito]

I wouldn’t be bothered by this. It’s handmade, it’s not going to be perfectly aligned. For LV is even say it’s done very well. Plus it’s the bottom, nobody can see it anyway.

Authenticators don’t look at misalignments as being a determinant of it being fake or not.
It looks fine to me as it isn’t a huge misalignment at all.

Thank you so much! I'll keep it

 

[iamthecutest]

I picked up my Coussin PM today. I have creasing on the middle pouch with an indentation that others don't have. I'm thinking I'm going to live with it but curious what some of you think. The last picture is before I tried to shape it a bit and looks the worst.

 

[sarahinthecity]

I was finally able to score a Pochette Accessories in mono through the digital concierge, but I’m not sure on the quality. One of the side panels has some wonky symmetry…I don’t care about perfect alignment, but it’s quite different from the other good side. I also noticed a couple small cuts on the side tabs, some “gunk” on the zipper tab, and white marks on the inside of the bag. The zipper and inside of the bag could probably be cleaned, but it’s a bit off putting. Is it worth trying to find a better one?

 

[Faye Miao]

I ordered the neverfull mm DA twice from the website. Both came with quality issues. Mainly on the glazing of the shoulder strap.... idk if I should keep trying... bummer!